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shout Loud
It can sometimes seem as though we're not loud enough hence the reason why dreams get put aside and prayers don't seem to be answered. Make your request known to God through prayers and supplication.…
Created 24 days ago
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No discipline is enjoyable while it happens
It's so true that no discipline is enjoyable while it happens. Let's take education as our example. If you're like me and have had to work hard to gain and retain knowledge it doesn't come easy. It comes…
Created 25 days ago
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What it means to really live for Christ
I'm a new creation because I'm in Christ. I believe the gospel of Christ. So why don't I feel the newness? I'm constantly struggling with this and this is another powerful verse. If anyone is in Christ…
Created about 1 month ago
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Ask and you shall receive
My sister always laughs at when when I contact companies to ask them what I can get for free. She says I have no shame. I actually do, but I put it aside. When we ask we're not sacrificing anything other…
Created about 1 month ago
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It's ok to think about yourself
It's true that god calls us to be selfless. To consider others. But why does the religiosity associated with Christianity only focus on this. Seldomly we here about the need to consider ourselves. This…
Created about 1 month ago
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Keep the fire burning
Have you ever felt that you're burnt out. I do. It's the feeling that you haven't got the strength to continue. Then you call upon the name if the lord and suddenly you have a surge of energy. Amazing…
Created about 1 month ago
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Perseverance
Perseverance. The scripture reading asks us to persevere to the end! The first thing that came to mind was would there be a result. In my humanly mind I always want a result at the end of something. Its…
Created about 1 month ago
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Bound in Hope
Hope is such a spiritual thing isn't it. We say it to each other when things are not going so well! But do we really know what it means to be bound in hope. I struggle with it definitely. I say I hope…
Created about 1 month ago
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In everything give thanks
In everything give thanks This is really difficult to do when everything seems to be going against you. The last thing on your mind then is giving thanks. I'm so guilty of retreating from everything…
Created about 1 month ago
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life is not measured by how much you own
Amazing to know that life isn't measured by how much we own. Then why do we aspire to own so much. Sadly I'm one of these people. Although I have nothing humanly tangible. Like a house or a car or any…
Created about 1 month ago
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Love
1 Corinthians 13:4 (NLT)
Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud1 Corinthians 13:7 (NLT)
Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.Created 2 months ago
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Luke 12:7
Luke 12:7 (NLT)
And the very hairs on your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows.Created 2 months ago
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we're gainfully employed
Being employed by God is awesome. The economic situation these days make it difficult for aspiring workers to access employment. Rejection after rejection is the plight of many in these trying times.…
Created 2 months ago
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Like a child
The innocence of a child is amazing. There's a gift of vulnerability and innocence given to us as children. Sadly these gifts get distort the older we get and before we know the gifts get replaced with…
Created 2 months ago
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you bring me great joy
Such powerful words. Christ a sinless man. Son of god was baptised. If we think about the elements of baptism. It is to welcome us into the Christian faith, uniting us in and with Christ because he did…
Created 3 months ago
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God will deliver us
It's clear when David was going to fight Goliath that the odds may have been staked against him. Even Saul somewhat mocked him when he agreed to the battle yet he said may the Lord be with you. Irrespective…
Created 3 months ago
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everything will come together at the right time
Have you ever felt as thought life's passing you by. Some of us experience this for a short while others for a long time. I know the feeling when it seems like everything around you just isn't working.…
Created 3 months ago
Ephesians 1:10 (NLT), Ephesians 1:11 (NLT), Ephesians 1:19 (NLT)
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being a humble servant.
It's amazing that the bible outlines the character of a good leader. One that is humble and a servant. How many if is in position of power actually humble ourselves and a servant. God had called all great…
Created 3 months ago
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being a humble servant.
It's amazing that the bible outlines the character of a good leader. One that is humble and a servant. How many if is in position of power actually humble ourselves and a servant. God had called all great…
Created 3 months ago
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remember God when you have plenty
Sometimes I see that people who have are often the most stingy people ever. They're mor sceptical of everything. Sad I think. When we have little we're more open and giving. How can it be. This is not…
Created 3 months ago
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worries don't add a moment to your life
I'm a worrier and I know it. Its something I struggle with and pray that the lord will help me through it. Im the same way that I worry I know that there are many out there who are also like me. It's…
Created 3 months ago
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but they felt no Shame
When God created us as humans in the form of Adam and Eve. There was something pure and almost something childlike. The notion if being childlike is important for Christians because because we're told…
Created 3 months ago
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the worries of life
There's a parable that Christ tells about a seed planted amongst thorns. Although he gives examples of other seeds planted elsewhere I was particularly drawn to the seeds planted amongst thorns. This…
Created 3 months ago
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2 Corinthians 2:7-10
2 Corinthians 2:7-10 (NLT)
Now, however, it is time to forgive and comfort him. Otherwise he may be overcome by discouragement.Created 3 months ago
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Psalm 34:6, Psalm 34:8-10, Psalm 34:12-14, Psalm 34:18, Psalm 34:22
Psalm 34:6 (NLT)
In my desperation I prayed, and the LORD listened; he saved me from all my troubles.Psalm 34:8-10 (NLT)
Taste and see that the LORD is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him!Psalm 34:12-14 (NLT)
Does anyone want to live a life that is long and prosperous?Psalm 34:18 (NLT)
The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.Psalm 34:22 (NLT)
But the LORD will redeem those who serve him. No one who takes refuge in him will be condemned.Created 3 months ago
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Selfishness
Funny how just yesterday in class I was talking to my fellow colleagues that we live selfishly. One rightly pointed out that the developed world has become to independent taking themselves out of God's…
Created 3 months ago
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Philippians 2:6
Philippians 2:6 (NLT)
Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to.Created 3 months ago
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No selfishness
Philippians 2:4 (NLT)
Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too.Created 3 months ago
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Psalm 21:1, Psalm 21:3-4
Psalm 21:1 (NLT)
How the king rejoices in your strength, OLORD! He shouts with joy because you give him victory.Psalm 21:3-4 (NLT)
You welcomed him back with success and prosperity. You placed a crown of finest gold on his head.Created 3 months ago
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At the name of Jesus
Philippians 2:9-11 (NLT)
Therefore, God elevated him to the place of highest honor and gave him the name above all other names,Created 3 months ago
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Joint heir with Christ
Romans 8:29 (NLT)
For God knew his people in advance, and he chose them to become like his Son, so that his Son would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters.Created 3 months ago
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God is love
I heard this yesterday. Not that it's new to me rather because I was listening to the words it resonated even deeper than normal. So I started thinking about when we love one another as Christ had commended…
Created 4 months ago
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caste ur burden unto Jesus
I'm one of those people who sometimes forget who my father is. At times I get so overwhelmed with the worries and cares of this world that o carry it on my shoulder. It's like I forget that I'm a child…
Created 4 months ago
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Ephesians 2:4-5, Ephesians 2:8-9, Ephesians 2:13-15
Ephesians 2:4-5 (NLT)
But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much,Ephesians 2:8-9 (NLT)
God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God.Ephesians 2:13-15 (NLT)
But now you have been united with Christ Jesus. Once you were far away from God, but now you have been brought near to him through the blood of Christ.Created 4 months ago
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Psalm 14:3
Psalm 14:3 (NLT)
But no, all have turned away; all have become corrupt. No one does good, not a single one!Created 4 months ago
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Do what God says
Matthew 5:19 (NLT)
So if you ignore the least commandment and teach others to do the same, you will be called the least in the Kingdom of Heaven. But anyone who obeys God’s laws and teaches them will be called great in the Kingdom of Heaven.Created 4 months ago
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Work hard at everything
Colossians 3:23 (NLT)
Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.Created 4 months ago
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The Lord is real
Habakkuk 2:20 (NLT)
But the LORD is in his holy Temple. Let all the earth be silent before him.”Created 4 months ago
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Protection from God
Psalm 7:1 (NLT)
I come to you for protection, OLORD my God. Save me from my persecutors—rescue me!Created 4 months ago
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With God all things are possible
Mark 10:27 (NLT)
Jesus looked at them intently and said, “Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But not with God. Everything is possible with God.”Created 4 months ago
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Idolatry
Habakkuk 2:18 (NLT)
“What good is an idol carved by man, or a cast image that deceives you? How foolish to trust in your own creation— a god that can’t even talk!Created 4 months ago
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Psalm 6:2
Psalm 6:2 (NLT)
Have compassion on me, LORD, for I am weak. Heal me, LORD, for my bones are in agony.Created 4 months ago
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God forgives all
1 John 1:9 (NLT)
But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.Created 4 months ago
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Sleep
I throughly enjoy sleeping. It's amazing that the older I'm getting the more I enjoy sleeping. My excuse for my need of much sleep in the night is because I don't have a family yet. Therefore, enjoying…
Created 4 months ago
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Psalm 2:2
Psalm 2:2 (NLT)
The kings of the earth prepare for battle; the rulers plot together against the LORD and against his anointed one.Created 4 months ago
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Dont pass the blame onto others
Hosea 4:4 (NLT)
“Don’t point your finger at someone else and try to pass the blame! My complaint, you priests, is with you.Created 4 months ago
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Confessing the word of God out loud
Jeremiah 23:29 (NLT)
Does not my word burn like fire?” says the LORD. “Is it not like a mighty hammer that smashes a rock to pieces?Created 4 months ago
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Fear the lord
Psalm 34:9 (NLT)
Fear the LORD, you his godly people, for those who fear him will have all they need.Created 4 months ago
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Daniel 12:3
Daniel 12:3 (NLT)
Those who are wise will shine as bright as the sky, and those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever.Created 4 months ago
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Even the wise will fall
Daniel 11:35 (NLT)
And some of the wise will fall victim to persecution. In this way, they will be refined and cleansed and made pure until the time of the end, for the appointed time is still to come.Created 4 months ago
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